FLOWCHEM

Corrosion Protection:
� Chemical Processing � Wastewater
� Chemical Storage Treatment
� Tank Linings � Plant Rooms

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Welcome to Flowcrete Americas

Flowcrete is a world leader in the manufacture of seamless resin flooring

systems for application in both industrial and commercial environments.

As part of the wider Flowcrete Group, Flowcrete Americas has a fresh approach to flooring and is
constantly looking to introduce world-class systems, which offer clients a number of performance
advantages while at the same time make floors much more than a surface to walk on.

Flowcrete Americas is dedicated to innovating sustainable flooring materials and using the earth’s natural
resources responsibly across all operations to ensure a more positive impact on the construction industry
and a greener world at our feet.

The company’s headquarters in Texas serves expanding business opportunities across the continent
including the USA, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. With key clients including Coca Cola,
Ocean Spray, Cargill, Nestlé, Frito Lay, Diageo and Samuel Adams, Flowcrete Americas continues to
develop a significant presence in the Americas’ polymer flooring market.

Anti-Corrosion Coatings & Linings

Damage caused by corrosive
materials may not always be visible
to the eye, but can lead to structural
failure or public safety risks.
Anti-corrosion coatings and linings protect metal
and concrete surfaces and structures, acting as
a barrier to inhibit the contact between chemical
compounds or corrosive materials.

Corrosion resistant coatings also provide

enhanced temperature and abrasion resistance as
well as reduced shrinkage, durability and excellent
bond strength - all without cracking or crazing.

Flowchem is a range of seamless anti-corrosion

coating and lining systems designed to offer
superior protection against highly concentrated
acidic, alkali and caustic materials.
Comparative Performance of Resin Chemistries

Chemical Resistance (Intermittent Spillages)*:

CEMENT BASED EPOXY POLYURETHANE VINYL ESTER

Acetic Acid - 30% at 70°F  
Acetic Acid (glacial) - 100% at 105°F 
Citric Acid - 30% at 70°F   
Citric Acid - 100% at 210°F 
Hydrochloric Acid - 10% at 70°F  
Hydrochloric Acid - 37% at 175°F 
Lactic Acid - 10% at 70°F   
Lactic Acid - 100% at 210°F 
Nitric Acid - 10% at 70°F  
Nitric Acid - 50% at 70°F 
Sodium Hydroxide - 50% at 70°F    
Sodium Hydroxide - 50% at 175°F 
Sulfuric Acid - 20% at 70°F   
Sulfuric Acid - 75% at 70°F 
Ethanol, Butane and Methanol   
Sugars   

Service Conditions:

CEMENT BASED EPOXY POLYURETHANE VINYL ESTER

Steam Cleaning   (3/8") 
Maximum Temperature 390°F 140°F 250°F (3/8”) 290°F - 350°F
Ultimate Compressive Strength 7,250 psi 8,750 psi 10,000 psi 17,500 psi

Flowchem Application Suitability

Walls & Structural Equipment Trenches &

Floors Tank Linings
Ceilings Steelwork Bases Drains

*A full chemical resistance chart is available on request.

 Technical Profile

Flowchem VE RC (40 mils) TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

Continuous Exposure:
320°F
ASTM D3299
A horizontal and vertical roller applied Intermittent Spills: 350°F
vinyl ester coating with excellent
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH:
chemical resistance.
ASTM C 579 17,500 psi

Flowchem VE RC offers corrosion protection for TENSILE STRENGTH:

concrete walls, floors, curbs, equipment bases, ASTM D 638 5,300 psi
trenches and drains.
FLEXURAL STRENGTH:
ASTM C 580 8,200 psi
Temperature Resistant:
BARCOL HARDNESS:
Resistant to intermittent temperatures of
up to 350°F. ASTM D 2583 >35

Chemical Resistant: FLEXURAL MODULUS OF ELASTICITY:

Protects against a variety of aggressive ASTM C 580 10.9 x 105 psi
acids, solvents caustics and chemicals.
ADHESION:
Bond Strength:
Elastomer modified resin provides ASTM D 4541 >400 psi
(100% Concrete Failure)
superior adhesion.
Fast Cure: POT LIFE: 45+ minutes at 75° F

Accelerated cure time, providing an PERMEABILITY:

operational surface in just 12 hours. ASTM E 96 0.0042 perm. -in
Abrasion Resistant:
SPEED OF CURE: 60°F 75°F 90°F
Excellent abrasion and wear resistance
under heavy traffic conditions. Light Traffic 18 hrs 12 hrs 8 hrs

Full Traffic 36 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs

Standard Colors: Full Chemical Cure 72 hrs 48 hrs 24 hrs

Flowchem VE
Red Gray

Application Suitability:
Storage and Warehousing 

Metal Tank Linings 

Dry Powder Processing 

Solvent Handling and Storage 

Plant and Battery Rooms  Prepared Substrate Flowchem VE

Primer

The applied colors may differ from the examples shown.

For a full color chart and samples, contact your local Flowcrete office.
Performance Benefits
 Exceptional chemical resistance

 Low-shrink to reduce stress

 Withstands temperatures up to 350°F

 Coatings can be applied to a range of substrates

 Vertical systems available for tanks and silos

 Abrasion and impact resistance

 Thermal shock and cycling resistance

 UV stable options available

 Fast cure systems minimize downtime

 Easy to clean and maintain

 Technical Profile

Flowchem VE BC TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

(60, 75 & 125 mils)
Continuous Exposure:
320°F
ASTM D3299
A horizontal and vertical applied vinyl Intermittent Spills: 350°F
ester coating containing broadcast
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH:
aggregates.
ASTM C 579 17,500 psi

Flowchem VE BC offers hardwearing corrosion TENSILE STRENGTH:

protection for concrete walls, floors, curbs, ASTM D 638 5,300 psi
equipment bases, trenches and drains.
FLEXURAL STRENGTH:
ASTM D 790 5,800 psi
Temperature Resistant:
BARCOL HARDNESS:
Resistant to intermittent temperatures of
up to 350°F. ASTM D 2583 >35

Chemical Resistant: FLEXURAL MODULUS OF ELASTICITY:

Protects against a variety of aggressive ASTM D 790 15.3 x 105 psi
acids, solvents caustics and chemicals.
ADHESION:
Bond Strength:
Elastomer modified resin provides ASTM D 4541 >400 psi
(100% Concrete Failure)
superior adhesion.
Fast Cure: POT LIFE: 45+ minutes at 75° F

Accelerated cure time, providing an PERMEABILITY:

operational surface in just 12 hours. ASTM E 96 0.0042 perm. -in
Versatile:
SPEED OF CURE: 60°F 75°F 90°F
Enhanced impact and wear resistance
with a textured slip resistant profile. Light Traffic 18 hrs 12 hrs 8 hrs

Full Traffic 36 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs

Standard Colors: Full Chemical Cure 72 hrs 48 hrs 24 hrs

Sand Braodcast Flowchem VE

Red Gray

Application Suitability:
Waste Water Treatment 

Metal Tank Linings 

Liquid Processing 

Dry Powder Processing 

Solvent Handling and Storage  Prepared Substrate Flowchem VE

Primer

The applied colors may differ from the examples shown.

For a full color chart and samples, contact your local Flowcrete office.
 Technical Profile

Flowchem VE GL (125 mils) TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE:

Continuous Exposure:
320°F
ASTM D3299
A glassfiber reinforced horizontal and Intermittent Spills: 350°F
vertical applied vinyl ester coating
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH:
with excellent chemical resistance.
ASTM C 579 17,500 psi

Flowchem VE GL offers corrosion protection TENSILE STRENGTH:

for concrete and metal structures subject to ASTM D 638 10,000 psi
continuous exposure of aggressive chemicals.
FLEXURAL STRENGTH:
ASTM D 790 22,000 psi
Temperature Resistant:
BARCOL HARDNESS:
Resistant to intermittent temperatures of
up to 350°F. ASTM D 2583 >35

Chemical Resistant: FLEXURAL MODULUS OF ELASTICITY:

Protects against a variety of aggressive ASTM D 790 15.6 x 105 psi
acids, solvents caustics and chemicals.
ADHESION:
Bond Strength:
Elastomer modified resin provides ASTM D 4541 >400 psi
(100% Concrete Failure)
superior adhesion.
Fast Cure: POT LIFE: 45+ minutes at 75° F

Accelerated cure time, providing an PERMEABILITY:

operational surface in just 12 hours. ASTM E 96 0.0042 perm. -in
Versatile:
SPEED OF CURE: 60°F 75°F 90°F
Dimensionally stable, high cohesive
strength and low permeability. Light Traffic 18 hrs 12 hrs 8 hrs

Full Traffic 36 hrs 24 hrs 16 hrs

Standard Colors: Full Chemical Cure 72 hrs 48 hrs 24 hrs

Flowchem VE Sand Broadcast Flowchem VE

Red Gray

Application Suitability:
Solvent Handling and Storage 

Explosion Risk Area 

Liquid Nitrogen Handling 

Tanker Handling Bays 

Flue Gas Desulphurisation Process  Prepared Substrate Flowchem VE Primer Fibreglass Mat

The applied colors may differ from the examples shown.

For a full color chart and samples, contact your local Flowcrete office.
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